Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, Tulum: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, whose name translates as Giant Birdcage, is one of the largest underwater cave systems in the world, located roughly 20 kilometers southwest of Tulum on the Maya Riviera. The system connects to a broader network exceeding 60 kilometers of mapped passages through Yucatan's limestone bedrock. Cavern and cave diving operators based in Tulum guide certified divers through selected sections, with full cave certification required for deeper exploration. Typical entry fees run around $25 USD with separate dive guide fees averaging $100 to $150 per dive. is just one of many options in Tulum. Major attractions worth considering include Mayan Ruins of Coba (Zona Arqueológica de Cobá), Playa Paraiso, and Tulum Archeological Site.